Birchington North

Your Neighbourhood Policing Team is made up of Kent Police beat officers who are dedicated to keeping your community safe. They focus on preventing crime and antisocial behaviour, responding to local concerns, and building strong relationships with residents, community groups and local businesses.

Our officers will:

patrol to deter crime and reassure the public
hold regular engagement activities in the area, including attending community meetings to share advice and listen to concerns
work with partner agencies including councils, schools, charities, and local groups
tackle issues like antisocial behaviour, repeat offending, and vulnerability
build trust by being visible, approachable, and responsive

Neighbourhood policing is a key part of Kent Police’s commitment to being community-focused, visible, and responsive.

Report crime

Please do not contact neighbourhood officers to report crime.

If it's not an emergency, the easiest way to contact us is online. Your report will be sent direct to our control room where it will be reviewed by the same team who answer our calls.

in an emergency, call 999
call 101 for non-emergency enquiries

Birchington North Local Policing Team

Steven England

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 15 July 2026	This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 15 July 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 15 July 2026	This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 15 July 2026
E-scooters/E-bikes. Issued 15 July 2026	This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 15 July 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 16 April 2026	Officers have responded to concerns about speeding in Birchington and spoken with drivers about safer driving. Community Speedwatch has been restarted and is helping raise awareness of road safety. Community Speedwatch is a scheme where trained volunteers work with police to monitor speeding vehicles. Residents are encouraged to share concerns with their local officer through local meetings or My Community Voice (a two-way messaging service used to share updates and report concerns). Actioned 30 June 2026
E-scooters/e-bikes. Issued 16 April 2026	Officers are speaking with riders about the safe and legal use of e‑scooters and e‑bikes during patrols. When offences continue, action is taken, including seizing vehicles and starting enforcement procedures. Work is also taking place across the wider area, with operations to tackle illegal or dangerous riding, and engagement with local retailers to make sure rules on sales are understood. Actioned 30 June 2026
Highway obstructions. Issued 16 April 2026	Officers are working with partners to keep roads safe, including addressing issues such as blocked roads. They have been speaking with residents and motorists, carrying out patrols in busy areas, and sending advisory letters to vehicle owners who are causing obstructions. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through local meetings or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates). Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 15 July 2026

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned 15 July 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 15 July 2026

Actioned 15 July 2026

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 15 July 2026

Actioned 15 July 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 16 April 2026

Officers have responded to concerns about speeding in Birchington and spoken with drivers about safer driving.

Community Speedwatch has been restarted and is helping raise awareness of road safety. Community Speedwatch is a scheme where trained volunteers work with police to monitor speeding vehicles.

Residents are encouraged to share concerns with their local officer through local meetings or My Community Voice (a two-way messaging service used to share updates and report concerns).

Actioned 30 June 2026

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 16 April 2026

Officers are speaking with riders about the safe and legal use of e‑scooters and e‑bikes during patrols.

When offences continue, action is taken, including seizing vehicles and starting enforcement procedures. Work is also taking place across the wider area, with operations to tackle illegal or dangerous riding, and engagement with local retailers to make sure rules on sales are understood.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Highway obstructions.

Issued 16 April 2026

Officers are working with partners to keep roads safe, including addressing issues such as blocked roads.

They have been speaking with residents and motorists, carrying out patrols in busy areas, and sending advisory letters to vehicle owners who are causing obstructions.

Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through local meetings or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates).

Actioned 30 June 2026